Free of any commitment after his departure from Castres, Pierre-Henry Broncan should soon join the staff of Australia in a consulting role with Eddie Jones, to whom he is close.
Pierre-Henry Broncan should bounce back very quickly. After a little over three years with the staff of Castres Olympique, first as recruitment coordinator then forwards coach and finally head coach under Mauricio Reggiardo, the former scrum-half saw his mandate at the head of the Tarn team, marked by a Top 14 final last season, ended last February when the CO was in a delicate position in the championship standings.
Replaced by Jeremy Davidson, Pierre-Henry Broncan saw his name return to the side of Fiji, with Simon Raiwalui who obtained the post, but also in Perpignan with Vern Cotter who always appears more like the favorite to succeed Patrick Arlettaz. However, according to information from the magazine Noon Olympicit is on the side of Australia that the former strongman of Castres will find the grounds, with his friend Eddie Jones.
Pierre-Henry Broncan will participate in the World Cup! The Gers technician will no doubt be a consultant to Australia’s Eddie Jones.
— RUGBYRAMA (@RugbyramaFR) March 24, 2023
Broncan is fine with Jones
It was not a secret, the former England coach wanted to count on the skills of Pierre-Henry Broncan for the next World Cup within a staff under construction, with in particular Brett Hodgson who followed to assume the role of assistant coach in charge of defence. Regarding the role of the French technician, whose signing with the Wallabies is expected at the beginning of next week, it will be that of a consultant focused on the forward game.
Pierre-Henry Broncan should thus work closely with Neal Hatley, recently appointed coach in charge of the scrum as he had been with England at the last World Cup. Another English technician should accompany Eddie Jones with the Australian selection. Indeed, still according to the magazine Noon OlympicDan Palmer should bring his experience to the Wallabies during the tournament organized in France next fall.
